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Cytopathology Residency Program

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
Continued AccreditationACGME #3074131009UniversityJ1J-1H1BH-1B

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University is an ACGME-accredited university-based Cytopathology residency program in Philadelphia, PA. It has 1 PGY-1 position per year and approximately 1 residents in training. It reports 0% IMG residents, J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $84,139. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
1
1 residents · 1 approved
PGY-1 salary
$84.1k
IMG percentage
0%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1, H-1B
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 1992 · 1 years · Last ACGME review 2008

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3–4
Reference letters needed
Visa
J-1, H-1B
Application service

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

No tracks listed

No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
0%
x
US MD
0%
x
DO
100%
x
Women
100%
x

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
50
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
12
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
4
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
No
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
6.0
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
2
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

Jefferson University Hospital is a Hospital and Health Care company located in 1025 Walnut St # 100, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

Star Rating
3 / 5
Overall hospital rating
Beds
870
Tertiary care
Care quality (CMS Care Compare)
Safety of care1 better · 7 same · 0 worse
Mortality3 better · 4 same · 0 worse
Readmission1 better · 7 same · 3 worse

Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.

Reports 8 of 8 HCAHPS patient-experience measures. Reports 11 of 12 timely & effective care measures.

Leapfrog Safety GradeC
Industry Payments (2024)
Total
$427K
Research
$0
Payments
61

Top payer: Smith+Nephew, Inc. ($111K)

Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.

Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
39,007
ED visits
109,706
Inpatient surgeries
14,602
Outpatient surgeries
36,811
Births
2,862
Daily census
651
Full-time staff
6,790

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital · Philadelphia, PA

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Primary
Philadelphia, PA870 beds

Location

Purchasing power

~$4,571/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~31.7% of pay
Take-home$4,571/mo
Rent (1BR)$2,225/mo
State tax$215/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $84,139 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 3.07% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Livability

County figures for Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
3.07%
Top marginal rate · 2025
Median Income
$60,698
−$18k vs US median
Avg Commute
32 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Allison Goldberg, MD

Program Director

Program Director

Ms. Susana T Alexandrakis

Fellowship Coordinator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University located?
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University is located in Philadelphia, PA.
What type of program is Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University?
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University is a university-based residency program.
Is Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University ACGME-accredited?
Yes — Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University?
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University has approximately 1 residents in training.
How much is rent near Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University?
Median rent near Philadelphia, PA is ~$2,225/month for a 1BR and ~$3,393/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University reports that none of its current residents are International Medical Graduates. That is a snapshot of the current cohort as reported to FREIDA, not a stated policy, and it can change year to year. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Yes — Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University reports sponsoring both J-1 and H-1B visas. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University require?
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University?
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University reports a PGY-1 salary of $84,139. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Cytopathology residency program positions as they appear.